Warangal, Oct.22 : The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal has announced a special skill training initiative under the Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme to enhance technical proficiency and employment opportunities for minority youth across Telangana. Supervised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and coordinated by Dean Prof. Sonawane Shirish and Associate Dean Prof. P. Subhash Chandra Bose, the program aims to equip 600 eligible participants with industry-aligned vocational skills.
The curriculum features four technical courses: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Technician, Junior Designer (CAD/CAM), Junior Welding Technician, and Multi-skill Consumer Durables Technician covering appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Spanning three to four months, the training is certified according to National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) guidelines. To support economically vulnerable learners, enrolled students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 alongside free hostel accommodation and meals on the NIT Warangal campus.
Open to minority community members including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains aged between 18 and 45 with qualifications ranging from 10th grade to professional degrees, the program reserves 33% for women, 15% for economically weaker sections, and 3% for persons with disabilities. The institution will provide placement assistance and bank loan guidance for entrepreneurship. Classes are set to commence on November 2, 2026.
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